Assam Reels Under Devastating Floods, Major Rescue Operations Underway

Assam's flood situation remains critical, affecting over 6.71 lakh people in 20 districts, with 46 fatalities so far. The IAF rescued 13 stranded fishermen from a severely-hit area in Dibrugarh. The Brahmaputra and 12 other rivers are above danger levels, with heavy rainfall alerts. Extensive relief operations are ongoing.

On Tuesday, Assam's flood situation worsened, impacting over 6.71 lakh residents across 20 districts in the year's second wave of flooding. The Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded fishermen from the critically hit Dibrugarh district, an official reported. According to a bulletin, at least 13 major rivers—including the Brahmaputra—are flowing above danger levels with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several districts.

The fishermen were airlifted from Hatia Ali, a 'char' area in Dibrugarh, after the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) requested assistance from the IAF. "ASDMA requested IAF to airlift these 13 stranded fishermen. All expenditure for airlifting the individuals will be borne by ASDMA," the official confirmed. The IAF shared images of the rescue on social media, highlighting the challenging weather conditions faced during the mission.

The crisis in Dibrugarh follows the IAF's earlier rescue of eight State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and a revenue official from Dhemaji district on Sunday. As floodwaters persist, resources—including NDRF teams, SDRF personnel, and local volunteers—are being deployed for relief efforts, with infrastructure damages reported across affected areas.

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